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Alento Ford on the Mira River – Castro da Cola loop from Camping Serra da Bica

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Alento Ford on the Mira River – Castro da Cola loop from Camping Serra da Bica

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Alento Ford on the Mira River – Castro da Cola loop from Camping Serra da Bica

01:57

24.4km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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4.58 km

Alento River Crossing (Rio Mira)

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Coming from Almodovar hills, this waters will go to Barragem (dam) of Santa Clara-a-Velha, Sabóia, crossing Odemira and finally get the Atlantic Ocean at Vila Nova de Milfontes.

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4.62 km

Alento Ford on the Mira River

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Small ford (at normal water levels) that is easy to cross. If it is too deep and you don't want to take your shoes off, you can also cross on the posts. Fantastic gravel road.

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6.08 km

Church of Nossa Senhora da Cola

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The Castle of Cola is an Iron Age hillfort that was later reinforced as an Islamic fortress in Portugal’s Alentejo region, now classified as a National Monument. It forms the …

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6.14 km

Castro da Cola

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Cola Castle is a significant archaeological site. Classified as a National Monument, it was an ancient residence from the Iron Age.

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24.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

4.58 km

4.52 km

594 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

11.3 km

956 m

810 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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16°C

19 %

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